Flipkart to introduce cancellation charges: What you need to know

Online shopping has become a convenient way to buy products without stepping outside. However, Flipkart, one of India’s largest online shopping platforms, is set to introduce a new policy that could change how customers cancel orders. Currently, Flipkart allows free cancellations, but soon, customers may face cancellation fees depending on the price of the item.

Reports suggest that this policy change is aimed at helping sellers and delivery partners cover the costs incurred when an order is canceled. According to an internal message from Flipkart, cancellation charges will apply after a certain period, during which customers can cancel without paying any fee.

Though Flipkart hasn’t officially announced the policy, the move is likely to reduce fraud and minimize losses for sellers. The new rules might also apply to Myntra, which is part of the same parent company. Myntra has denied any fee-based cancellations for now, calling the claims circulating on Twitter fake.

If you’re an online shopper, it’s important to keep an eye on these changes as they could affect how you cancel orders in the future.

In other news, Vodafone Idea (Vi), India’s third-largest telecom provider, has launched a new “Super Hero Plan” offering unlimited data for 12 hours, a move that could stir up competition with Jio and Airtel.